Action of 12 October 1950
The Action of 12 October 1950 was a battle fought during the Korean War. While conducting Operation Wonsan against sea mines in Wonsan Harbor, a squadron of US Navy warships was attacked by North Korean Army (KPA) batteries. During the operation, two US ships struck mines and sank while the remaining vessels and aircraft silenced the enemy guns.
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Action of 12 October 1950
The Action of 12 October 1950 was a battle fought during the Korean War. While conducting Operation Wonsan against sea mines in Wonsan Harbor, a squadron of US Navy warships was attacked by North Korean Army (KPA) batteries. During the operation, two US ships struck mines and sank while the remaining vessels and aircraft silenced the enemy guns.
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The Action of 12 October 1950 ...... e stance by blockading Wonsan.
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1 minesweeper damaged
2 minesweepers sunk
~43 wounded
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1950-10-12
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Shore batteries silenced
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North Korean shore batteries firing on survivors from the USS Pirate
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The Action of 12 October 1950 ...... craft silenced the enemy guns.
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Action of 12 October 1950
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Action of 12 October 1950
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